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Norwegian media name bombing and shooting suspect

Norwegian media name bombing and shooting suspect

Norway's national broadcaster NRK has named the suspect in the Oslo bombing and youth camp shooting spree as Anders Behring Breivik.

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Witnesses describe scene of terror at Norway camp

Witnesses describe scene of terror at Norway camp

Survivors described a scene of sheer terror at the camp, which is organized by the youth wing of Norway's ruling Labor party.

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Bonding bill will help fund flood prep in Minn.

Bonding bill will help fund flood prep in Minn.

The state bonding bill will help several Minnesota communities better prepare for flooding.
by Dan Gunderson

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Local Somalis help with famine relief in home country

Local Somalis help with famine relief in home country

The United Nations is expected today to declare a famine in parts of southern Somalia, where nearly 3 million Somalis are suffering from acute malnutrition. Minnesota's Somali community and local organizations are responding to what they are calling a dire situation.
by Sasha Aslanian

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BNSF train derails in Fridley; Northstar service halted

Two Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad workers sustained minor injuries Saturday morning when a train derailed near the Rice Creek Bridge in Fridley.
by Tim Nelson and Rupa Shenoy

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Flooding a $1 billion headache for North Dakota

The commander of the North Dakota National Guard says flood-related costs in the state are expected to top $1 billion.

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Train derailment near Brainerd ties up main track

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is working Monday to clear a main track near Brainerd where 18 cars in a coal train derailed.

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As community remembers New Ulm fire victims, investigation continues

As community remembers New Ulm fire victims, investigation continues

Residents of New Ulm paid their final respects Thursday night for some of the victims who died in a fire at the Bohemian Bed and Breakfast in over the weekend.
by Elizabeth Baier

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